Why choose this Tilcara tour ?
In Jujuy, two natural wonders await: the Salinas Grandes and the Barrancas. The Salinas Grandes immerse you in a surreal landscape of vast white plains that reflect the sun’s rays like a celestial mirror, inviting you to walk on its crystalline surface. Meanwhile, the Barrancas await you with imposing rock formations sculpted by millennia of Mother Nature. Immerse yourself in a labyrinth of canyons and cliffs where every corner reveals a new work of geological art. From the heights, contemplate the infinite landscape where the earth and the sky embrace each other. In Salinas Grandes and Barrancas, nature invites you to explore its secrets and marvel at its splendor, preparing you for a unique and unforgettable experience in Jujuy.
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What makes Private Full Day Tour to Salinas de Grandes and Barrancas a unique experience ?
After 90 minutes of the route, we will stop at a “Panoramic Point” for 10 minutes where we can observe “The slope” and its path as well as take photos
Salinas Grandes is located approximately 140 km from San Salvador de Jujuy.
We will tour the third largest salt flat in the world with a host from the local community. Here we can buy crafts made of Salt. The parador has toilets, food and drinks
Accompanied by a local host, we will visit the pools they build to extract the Salt, then we will travel through the salt flat until we reach the “Ojo del Salar”, this place gives us unique and unmatched postcards.
We will travel 45 km in 50 minutes to reach the Archaeological Interpretation Center, here we will be able to obtain information, see panels and illustrative videos in Spanish and English about the work that archaeologists do. You can also buy local crafts here.
From here we will travel 10 km to “Las Barrancas” this is a Natural Reserve where there are petroglyphs, engravings, rock paintings and ruins of human settlements that transport us to the roots of the culture of the Andes.
After visiting “Barrancas” we began our 178km return to the City of San Salvador de Jujuy or to the points where the passengers were picked up.
The duration of the return journey is approximately 2 hours 40 minutes, where tourists will be able to observe beautiful landscapes that we have already visited but different because of the daylight.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Private Full Day Tour to Salinas de Grandes and Barrancas
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by WANAKU.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Argentina/Jujuy.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 4 Travelers is accepted for booking.